Java & Microservices Developer

Unison Group New Zealand; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unison Group New Zealand is seeking an experienced Java & Microservices Developer to design, build, test, and maintain scalable backend apps and RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.

The role focuses on developing secure, high-performance services, integrating with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs, while leveraging CI/CD and containerization for smooth deployments.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java 8/11/17+ and modern frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and implement microservices-based architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Develop secure, scalable, and high-performance applications.
• Integrate microservices with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases for data storage and retrieval.
• Implement unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, architects, and QA engineers.
• Use CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools to support deployment and release processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.

Skills

Java

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

Spring Security

Spring Data JPA

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Maven/Gradle

Swagger/OpenAPI

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Java & Microservices Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend applications and RESTful APIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and implement microservices-based architecture and RESTful APIs
• Develop secure, scalable, and high-performance applications
• Integrate microservices with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases for data storage and retrieval
• Implement unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and code reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, architects, and QA engineers
• Use CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools to support deployment and release processes
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance

Requirements

• Strong programming experience in Java 8/11/17 or above
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and Spring Data JPA
• Strong understanding of Microservices Architecture and RESTful web services
• Experience with API design, integration, and documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI
• Good knowledge of SQL databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
• Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Familiarity with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD tools
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is preferredKnowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is an advantage
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills